Announcing the AGM and Summer Reception 2022

June 9, 2022 OSA Admin 0

We are delighted to invite you to our flagship summer event at Sandbach School on July 16th . This will be our first AGM for 2 years, and we are combining this with a buffet lunch and also a special guest of former staff member John Owen. To start the day we will also be holding our annual Service in the school chapel.

The Summer of ’85

June 5, 2022 OSA Admin 0

In all the 300 plus years of Sandbach School, I wonder if any summer ever saw the end of such a large number of cumulative service years. The Summer 1985 Sandbachian reported the retirement of 5 staff members who had between them spanned 5 decades and notched up about 118 years of teaching at the school.

Paul Franklin: Gold Sandbachian

April 5, 2022 OSA Admin 0

Having joined Sandbach School in 1977 at the age of 11, Paul Franklin’s work as a visual effects supervisor has since taken him around the world and onto the sets of famous, critically-acclaimed films including Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight and Venom.

Pictures from Nicholas Booth

February 3, 2022 OSA Admin 0

The Old Sandbachians’ Association is proud to present a selection of images kindly provided by well known former Sandbach School alumnus, Nicholas Booth.

Obituary: Nigel Johnson

January 17, 2022 OSA Admin 0

It is with much sadness that we learnt recently of the death of Nigel Johnson, former Head of English. Nigel taught at the school from 1973 – 1983. He inspired many boys through his love of literature and genuine interest in helping individuals achieve their potential.

Yvonne Nichols Retires from Sandbach School

December 18, 2021 OSA Admin 0

Steve Hodgkinson (OSA Treasurer) and Jeff Lewis (OSA Secretary) were able to say thank you and goodbye to Yvonne Nichols at Sandbach School recently. As Sarah’s PA she has been an incredible friend, help and supporter of the OSA for many years.

Obituary: James (Jim) Steele

December 6, 2021 OSA Admin 0

It is with the deepest sadness that we are letting you know of the death of James Steele aged 91 in late September.
Like so many of his contemporaries, Jim was an Old Sandbachian through and through, being proud of all that the school stood for and very grateful for the education it gave him.

Sandbach Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021

November 16, 2021 OSA Admin 0

On Sunday 14th November 2021, as has been tradition for many years, Sandbach hosted a Remembrance parade consisting of veterans, cadets and many other groups, ahead of a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in the Cobbled Square.